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Public Relations Emphasis

Public Relations is an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding profession, with growing career opportunities in the business, nonprofit and public service sectors. Growth in the field has been fueled by new digital media technologies and new populations joining the world village as media communication technologies abound in emerging markets. The job market for public relations managers is projected to grow at an above average pace through 2026*.

Asbury University’s PRSSA chapter provides students with experiential, networking and career building opportunities.

PR involves communicating with the media, interacting with local communities and civic leaders, and keeping stakeholders informed through traditional and emerging forms of communication. Exciting and diverse skill areas include Internet strategy, speech writing, media training, investor relations, public affairs, social media, and much more. Students interested in public relations must develop solid written communication skills, project management expertise and a persuasive public speaking ability, as well as gain experience in message creation and distribution in multiple forms of digital media. PR practitioners with a Christian worldview wield great influence as they strive to build mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their key publics. They play a key role in guiding business executives, politicians and organizations to consider moral values and the public interest along with their objectives when making decisions – ultimately communicating their messages in a way that is winsome and has integrity.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Words from our Students

“I am thrilled with the quality of the instruction I received: no grad assistants, and most of my professors held PhDs in their field!”

— Jennifer
Merciful Class of 2019
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

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Words from our Students

“There are a million reasons why I would tell someone to choose Asbury. This place is special. I have grown so much in my walk with Christ, I am surrounded by the greatest community of friends, I have learned so much, and the professors truly care about us! I love Asbury!!”

— Charis
Visionary Class of 2020
Christian Ministries, Communication

Words from our Students

“Having the opportunity to do directed study research with Dr. Jones during my Junior year and participate in Asbury’s research symposium SEARCH was incredible. Dr. Jones found a way to combine everything I am interested in into the perfect research project.”

— SydneyVisionary Class of 2020
Communication

Words from our Students

“The professors not only want to teach us, but to come alongside us and holistically care for us.”

— Natalia
Merciful Class of 2019
Communication, Intercultural Studies

Words from our Students

“The professors invest themselves in classes. Each class has a Spiritual focus. God is invited into everything we do. You cannot find a better training environment.”

— Leanne
Visionary Class of 2020
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“Above everything, the professors take a genuine interest in your life, both in and out of the classroom.”

— SydneyVisionary Class of 2020
Communication

Words from our Students

“At Asbury, I found that a quality educational experience and my Christian faith not only intersected, but each made the other stronger.”

— Jennifer
Merciful Class of 2019
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“The professors here at Asbury are so intentional with their time, and they truly care about each student.”

— Madelyn
Faithful Class of 2022
Communication

Words from our Students

“You’ll receive a quality, affordable education while immersing yourself in a supportive, compassionate community of professors, mentors, alumni, and peers.”

— Brittany
Visionary Class of 2020
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“The best part of being an Asbury student has been the support and guidance I’ve received from Asbury’s compassionate faculty and students. I’ve been able to pursue a degree while working full-time, traveling the world, and receiving guidance during difficult times in my life. Asbury goes above and beyond anything I’ve experienced at other universities.”

— BrittanyVisionary Class of 2020
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“The best experience I’ve had so far has been being on my hall. The girls I’ve met through First Glide have been incredibly encouraging and loving from the moment I got here. I truly feel like I have made some life-long friendships.”

— Madelyn
Faithful Class of 2022
Communication

Words from our Students

“My best experience has been the learning process. While challenging to juggle work, family, and studies, the opportunity to grow and apply new knowledge has made the sacrifices well worth it.”

— SharonAppointed Class of 2021
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“The connections you gain as an Asbury grad will benefit you far beyond your time spent on the traditional or online campus. The Asbury name and the network you build through the Alumni family may be one of Asbury’s greatest assets.”

— Jennifer
Merciful Class of 2019
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“My best experience has been working on different campaigns which I later used as work samples for graduate school.”

— DavidMerciful Class of 2019
Communication, Spanish

Words from our Students

“It’s a great school with a great community. It’s been a great place to grow and learn to pursue your dreams.”

— Natalia
Merciful Class of 2019
Communication, Intercultural Studies

Words from our Students

“When it came time to test my knowledge in the workplace, I was thrilled with how well my classes had prepared me for the real world.”

— JenniferMerciful Class of 2019
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“Being able to learn within a Christian worldview makes for an educational experience that trains your head, heart, and hands to serve the Lord!”

— SharonAppointed Class of 2021
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“I have been able to work alongside faculty and administration that hold so much knowledge and be treated as an equal, which has stretched and grown me as an academic and as a leader.”

— MaggieVisionary Class of 2020
Communication, Business

Words from our Students

“There are so many experiences I have loved, but being a student athlete and being on the Asbury Volleyball team has been my favorite memory!”

— Charis
Visionary Class of 2020
Christian Ministries, Communication

Words from our Students

“Asbury is not just a Christian University. We exalt God in everything we do here: through our academic courses, professor/student relationships, residential life, and weekend activities. Asbury truly is a university that places God at the forefront of everything they do, which can be seen daily.”

— MaggieVisionary Class of 2020
Communication, Business

Words from our Students

“Asbury will allow you opportunities and connections you wouldn’t regularly be afforded at other institutions.”

— DavidMerciful Class of 2019
Communication, Spanish

Words from our Students

“My best experience while at Asbury has been having the opportunity to have personal relationships with staff, faculty, and administration and being able to serve an institution that has served me so well over the past three years.”

— MaggieVisionary Class of 2020
Communication, Business

Words from our Students

“I am thrilled with the quality of the instruction I received: no grad assistants, and most of my professors held PhDs in their field!”